What is the cheapest way to get from Union Station to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Boston is to bus via New York which costs $65 - $120 and takes 8h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Union Station to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $550 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Union Station and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Union Station to Boston?

The distance between Union Station and Boston is 407 miles. The road distance is 433.6 miles.

How do I travel from Union Station to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Union Station to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $140 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Union Station to Boston?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Union Station to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Union Station to Boston bus from?

Union Station to Boston bus services, operated by Best Bus, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Union Station to Boston train from?

Union Station to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Union Station to Boston?

The best way to get from Union Station to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $550 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 6h 57m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Union Station to Boston bus arrive?

Union Station to Boston bus services, operated by Best Bus, arrive at Penn Station NY.

Where does the Union Station to Boston train arrive?

Union Station to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Union Station to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to Boston is 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Union Station to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Union Station to Boston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Union Station to Boston?

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Union Station to Boston - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Union Station to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
2h 56m
$554–1,106
Bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Penn Station NYbus Springfield
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
8h 58m
$69–111
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 57m
$140–300
Drive 431.1 mi
1. Drive from Union Station to Bostoncar 431.1 mi
8h 9m
$79–114
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
3h 13m
$152–1,495
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
3h 44m
$504–1,105
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 23m
$78–422
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
9h 57m
$105–268
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
10h 15m
$80–160

Union Station to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 404.7 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Union Station, DC, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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